For many of us, the kitchen is the heart of a home. This area of our living space, where typically everyone gathers, needs to be functional yet cozy and inviting at the same time, which is why a modern farmhouse style is such a popular choice for a kitchen remodel.
A modern farmhouse kitchen pairs sleek, minimal, and modern elements with a cozy and rustic aesthetic that makes your space unique and inviting. You can take a farmhouse kitchen classic like a reclaimed wood cutting board, apron front sink, or copper pendant lights and pair them with a few modern touches to give your space a functional and minimal makeover.
In the list below, I have gathered the most inspiring farmhouse kitchen designs that feature a modern design. Whether you are looking to make a few small tweaks to your kitchen decor, or are planning an entire makeover, this list will surely get you excited.
An off-white farmhouse kitchen with subtle glossy subway tiles
This beautiful off-white kitchen with farmhouse details is planned alongside one wall in the space, leaving the area in front of the kitchen available for a small kitchen island that separates the kitchen from the dining room with wood accents.
The off-white kitchen cabinets match the ceiling beams painted in the same tone and are paired with white marble countertops and a glossy subway tile backsplash.
The upper part of the kitchen is filled with an elegant range hood that adds a delicate farmhouse flair and glass upper cabinets ensure a light and airy kitchen layout.
A sage-green farmhouse kitchen with shiplap walls and tile floors
The corner kitchen layout of this sage-green kitchen with farmhouse charm is finished off with a shiplap backsplash in the same color that continues up to the ceiling. The beige limestone countertops add a beautiful warm element to the color palette of the kitchen cabinets.
The farmhouse sink, impressive brass kitchen faucet, and the opal glass pendant lights finish the look off perfectly and the black-and-white tile flooring adds a classic element to the room.
Photographed by Lisa Wikstrand – Styled by Helen Sturesson for Kulladal
A light-flooded kitchen with soapstone countertops and a classic dark wood kitchen island
The natural light seems to be coming from all sides in this gorgeous farmhouse kitchen space. The off-white shaker cabinets are paired with beautiful grey soapstone countertops and brass hardware for an elegant look that is finished off with a beautiful kitchen wallpaper above the shiplap backsplash.
The custom island with dark wood accents and counter stools in the same material contrasts nicely with the off-white cabinetry. The island countertop is the same one as the kitchen counter for a cohesive look.
via Nordiska Kök
Rustic materials in an off-white farmhouse kitchen with exposed beams
The authentic farmhouse style in this kitchen mainly comes from the exposed wood beams underneath the A-line roof. The reclaimed wood comes back in the cutting boards and the vintage table with storage drawers that is used as the kitchen island in the space.
via Nordiska Kök
A modern farmhouse kitchen in an L-shaped layout
The clean lines and contrasting color palette make this farmhouse kitchen minimal and modern. The green-grey cabinet color is paired with dark grey countertops and chrome hardware.
The peg rail adds a rustic element on top of the shiplap wall treatment and spreads over the entire back wall. The black wall lamp and pendant light stand out against the kitchen color palette and make the overall appearance of the space more modern.
via Nordiska Kök
A blue kitchen in a U-shaped layout with an impressive tile backsplash
The white tiles with black grout stand out in this kitchen with blue cabinets and wood countertops. From the backdrop of these white tiles, the subtle farmhouse elements stand out powerfully.
The walls next to the impressive tiled hood are a great spot for a glass cabinet and open shelves, while the area underneath is perfect for a hanging rail that displays pots and pans for an instant farmhouse touch.
A fresh and modern sage-green kitchen with an elegant farmhouse flair
This impressive sage-green kitchen has a subtle yet modern farmhouse elegance with upper cabinetry that is planned out at different heights. The walls have been painted in the same color as the cabinets and the island, from which a white marble countertop and backsplash stand out.
The chrome hardware and the aluminum Moccamaster coffee maker add a clean and modern elegance to the space.
Photographed by Lisa Wikstrand, styled by Helen Sturesson for Kulladal
A galley kitchen with a modern farmhouse style and limewash walls
The limewash walls add a subtle yet perfect rustic vibe to this green farmhouse kitchen in a galley layout. The impressive upper cabinets on the right side paired with the open shelving above the kitchen sink make the layout interesting and unique.
Since you look straight at the sides of the cabinetry when you walk into the room, the sides have a subtle shaker detail as well.
Styled by Anna Van Keppel, photographed by Mia Borgelin, for sale via Historiska Hem
A two-tone farmhouse kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a shiplap backsplash
This beautiful two-tone kitchen has an adjacent dining room, paired with the kitchen against the wall. The beautiful green kitchen cabinets are paired with an off-white backsplash that matches the color of the upper cabinets and stainless steel appliances that are a true focal point in the space.
The open shelving next to the window gives the kitchen layout a lighter impression and it’s the perfect spot to add some ceramics on display.
Photographed by Anders Bergstedt for Alvhem
A rustic butter-yellow kitchen with a wall-to-wall peg rail
This butter yellow kitchen is one of the most original of the farmhouse kitchen ideas on the list mainly because of its original color choice. The white marble backsplash is rounded and heightened by the kitchen sink and the wall-to-wall peg rail against the wall is the perfect spot for hanging pots, pans, and small kitchen objects.
The three classic white light fixtures finish the kitchen design off perfectly and give it a subtle farmhouse touch.
via DeVol Kitchens
A sage-green farmhouse kitchen with a unique combination of tiles
This beautiful Swedish country kitchen with a marble sink and a reclaimed wood dining table has a cozy and inviting atmosphere. The eye-catching green tile backsplash underneath the wide range hood is paired with white tiles in different sizes for a unique effect in the space.
Styled by Johanna Bradford, photographed by Henrik Linden for Alvhem
Subtle off-white cabinetry and a porcelain farmhouse sink
The subtle off-white cabinets in this beautiful farmhouse kitchen space with tall ceilings stand out against the lighter wall color for a subtle and elegant effect from which the white marble countertops and the white porcelain sink stand out.
The area by the window has tall cupboards that reach the ceiling, while the rest of the kitchen layout features lower cabinets only for a light and airy look.
Photographed by Ozolappa, styled by Lingsell for Historiska Hem
A red island paired with elegant sage-green farmhouse cabinetry
In this elegant U-shaped kitchen with a black-and-white tile floor, the center island in a red tone stands out against the subtle sage-green kitchen cabinets on the walls and a window seat for enjoying a cup of coffee.
The contrasting kitchen island countertop is made of the same material as the kitchen counters, tying the two kitchen components together.
A luxurious farmhouse kitchen with an impressive cooking space
This is the most luxurious kitchen design among the farmhouse kitchen ideas on the list. This space pairs exquisite surfaces with brass hardware, a farmhouse sink, and an irregular pattern in the beautiful tile backsplash.
The simple cabinetry with a classic style is paired with elaborate hardware in brass and a stove and hood that make a bold statement in the space.
via Himlekök
A classic farmhouse kitchen with two-tone cabinets
The farmhouse aesthetic in this cozy kitchen is less modern than the other inspiring examples on this list. The white shiplap walls, rustic reclaimed beams, and the green kitchen wallpaper paired with the classic shell cabinet pull design provide this kitchen and dining area with a classic appearance, yet the two-tone color palette gives it a slightly modern touch.
The off-white cabinets on the top of the kitchen layout match the color of the shiplap panels, while the open shelves inside the cabinet are great for storing dinnerware.
via Historiska Hem
A farmhouse kitchen sink with beautiful detailing
Farmhouse kitchens typically have a farmhouse or apron front sink from which the front is visible and not hidden away. In this elegant DeVol kitchen with pale blue cabinets, the sink has beautiful fluted detailing on the front, adding a gorgeous texture to the design.
The open shelving with a brass hanging rail that spreads over the entire kitchen counter is a great spot for hanging and displaying kitchen essentials and accessories in natural materials for that stylish, rustic look.
via DeVol Kitchens
A modern kitchen with sage green cabinets and a farmhouse flair
This beautiful kitchen with sage-green cabinets and butcher block countertops pairs a classic cabinet design with a minimal look, which you often see in modern farmhouse kitchens. The upper cabinet by the window has a beautiful farmhouse touch, paired with a delicate beige wall color, modern black wall lamps, and black hardware.
Styled by Living Deco, photographed by Jonas Berg for Stadshem
A green farmhouse kitchen with white marble countertops and brass details
The white marble countertops and white pendant lights stand out against the sage green cabinets and walls in this farmhouse kitchen with a U-shaped layout. This elegant yet contrasting color palette is finished off with brass accents in the hardware, faucets, and the detailing on the stainless steel stove.
Foto: Lisa Wikstrand – Styling: Helen Sturesson for Kulladal
A modern farmhouse kitchen with brass details and a rustic charm
This cozy kitchen with sage green cabinets and white countertops has a subtle farmhouse kitchen decor that adds a cozy warmth and elegance to the room. The natural texture of the limewash paint on the walls pairs well with the stainless steel stove and range hood and the backdrop of the upper cabinet with open shelving is treated with shiplap for extra texture.
The brass hanging rail, faucet, and cabinet hardware add a warm yet modern element to the kitchen design and the elegant accessories finish this farmhouse-style kitchen off perfectly.
Styled by Annica Clarmell and Emma Fischer, photographed by Janne Olander for Stadshem
